RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST I (Contractual)
Conservator
Recruitment #20-005408-0002
Department | MDP Museum Services |
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Date Opened | 12/1/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/15/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $18.69 - $29.56/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Calvert
|
Introduction
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), an agency of the Maryland Historical Trust, within the Maryland Department of Planning, is recruiting for a full time, contractual Archaeological Conservator.
JPPM is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, and is the State Museum of Archaeology and a center for both regional and statewide archaeological research. It is home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 8 million artifacts.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum connects people to the past through history and archaeology and supports the preservation of Maryland's cultural and natural resources. www.jefpat.org
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
Conservation
Surveys · Carry out condition and conservation surveys for revenue generating projects to determine conservation priorities. Documentation
and Photography ·
Record technical information into the
conservation database for the purposes of producing Conservation Reports for clients.
·
Take before and after treatment photographs as
part of the Conservation Report submittal. ·
Carry out passive and interventive
conservation treatments, including but not limited to mechanical cleaning,
desalination, structural fills, environmental packaging and reconstruction. ·
Ensure that all work is performed in
compliance with the American Institute of Conservation’s Code of Ethics and
Guidelines for Practice. ·
Perform quantitative tests throughout
chemically interventive treatments such as vacuum freeze drying, desalination
and PEG impregnation. ·
X-ray artifacts in conjunction with
conservation surveys or as needed to perform specific conservation
treatments. ·
Perform material characterization tests to
assist archaeologists and curators in their research of artifacts or to
identify materials to determine appropriate conservation treatments. ·
Work with Head Conservator and clients to
determine conservation needs and to develop appropriate conservation
strategies. · Keep staff up to date regarding treatment progress and developments. Package
or mount artifacts for transport, storage or display |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Applicant must have a degree in the conservation of objects from an accredited conservation degree program.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the
U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign
credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.
All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not
consider information submitted after this date.
The on-line
application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are not able to apply
online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire
(by the closing date) to:
Department of Budget and Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston St., Suite 608
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: For inquiries
regarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950